Audit Partner - CP/TMT

RSM•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. RSM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Partner to join our Consumer Products (CP), Industrial Products (IP), and/or Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) practice in Salt Lake City. RSM’s Salt Lake City office opened in August 2024 and we’re looking for a motivated, energetic professional to join our team with the desire to serve clients and help build and grow our audit practice in Salt Lake City. Our CP/IP and TMT practices serve public and private clients, including growth oriented, private equity and venture backed companies.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
CPA Certification
10+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
8+ years experience auditing CP/IP companies and/or TMT companies and related organizations
A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations

Responsibilities

Serve as engagement leader and/or client service coordinator managing the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables for CP/IP and/or TMT clients throughout the market
Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status, and ensure maintenance of milestones of all projects
Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
Review work product and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion
Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand client’s goals and strategies
Manage profitability of projects, evaluate strategy for growth of the Firm
Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
Develop a strategy to utilize and continue to develop relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
Provide insightful business advice and present oneself as a trusted business advisor
Understand skillsets and capabilities of team members and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
Ensure professional development through ongoing education
Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies